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Isaca CDPSE Exam - Topic 10 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CDPSE exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 10
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Which of the following BEST represents privacy threat modeling methodology?

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Suggested Answer: B

Privacy threat modeling is a methodology for identifying and mitigating privacy threats in a software architecture. It helps to ensure that privacy is considered in the design and development of software systems, and that privacy risks are minimized or eliminated. Privacy threat modeling typically involves the following steps: defining the scope and context of the system, identifying the data flows and data elements, identifying the privacy threats and their sources, assessing the impact and likelihood of the threats, and applying appropriate countermeasures to mitigate the threats.Reference:: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 97


by Levi at Nov 22, 2025, 10:35 AM

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Douglass
9 hours ago
B is definitely the best choice here.
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Sylvie
6 days ago
B) Systematically eliciting and mitigating privacy threats in a software architecture. Sounds like a job for the privacy police!
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Kimbery
11 days ago
A) Mitigating inherent risks and threats associated with privacy control weaknesses. Boring, but it gets the job done.
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Ming
16 days ago
D) Replicating privacy scenarios that reflect representative software usage. Sounds like a fun game of "Guess the Privacy Breach!"
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Yuette
21 days ago
C) Reliably estimating a threat actor's ability to exploit privacy vulnerabilities. Gotta love those sneaky hackers!
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Vivienne
26 days ago
B) Systematically eliciting and mitigating privacy threats in a software architecture. That's the way to go!
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Heike
1 month ago
D sounds interesting, but I wonder if replicating scenarios is really the best way to model threats. I lean towards B for a more systematic approach.
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Annita
1 month ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like A might be too broad. It seems more focused on risks rather than a specific methodology.
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Lashandra
1 month ago
I think I remember that privacy threat modeling is about identifying and mitigating threats, so maybe B is the right choice?
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Ronald
2 months ago
B seems like the clear winner to me. Systematically identifying and addressing privacy risks is the heart of an effective threat modeling process. The other options are more narrow in scope.
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Coleen
2 months ago
I'm a little confused by the question. Are we looking for the definition of privacy threat modeling, or the best overall methodology? I'm leaning towards B, but I want to make sure I fully understand what the question is asking.
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Lynelle
2 months ago
Definitely going with B. Proactively considering privacy threats during architecture and design is the most comprehensive way to approach this. The other options feel more reactive or incomplete.
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Jess
2 months ago
I agree, B feels comprehensive. Eliciting threats is key.
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Ilda
2 months ago
I think B is the best choice. It covers the systematic approach.
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Tricia
3 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think C could be relevant since understanding threat actors is important, but it might not cover the whole methodology.
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Malcolm
3 months ago
B covers the systematic approach we need.
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Robt
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I was thinking C might be the right answer, since accurately assessing the threat actor's capabilities is crucial for effective privacy risk mitigation.
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Arminda
3 months ago
I think B is the best answer here. Systematically identifying and addressing privacy threats in the software design seems like the core of a good privacy threat modeling approach.
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Delsie
2 months ago
I agree, B really captures the essence of privacy threat modeling.
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